Opponents of failed California measure to raise minimum wage say voters 'made the right call'

Defense chiefs from Southeast Asian countries are currently meeting with China, the United States, and other partner nations in Laos for security talks amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea. The discussions are crucial as Beijing's aggressive claims in the region have led to increased confrontations, prompting the need for strategic cooperation among the involved parties to maintain stability and security in the area. The meeting aims to address these challenges and foster dialogue...

Kelsea Ballerini attended the 2024 CMA Awards with boyfriend Chase Stokes, dressed in a sparkly silver gown, while Stokes wore a black suit. Chris Stapleton was the night's big winner, taking home three awards, including male vocalist of the year and both single and song of the year for "White Horse." Morgan Wallen won entertainer of the year, though he was absent from the ceremony, and Lainey Wilson took home two trophies, including female vocalist...

U.S. regulators are pushing for a breakup of Google to address its abusive monopoly over the past decade, with proposed penalties including selling the Chrome web browser and imposing restrictions on Android favoring its search engine. The Justice Department aims to ban multibillion-dollar deals locking in Google's search engine as the default option on devices, share query data with rivals, and deprive Google of its advantages to restore competition. The outcome of the case, scheduled...

In a divided school community at William Howard Taft High School in Chicago, freshman Alexandria Sanchez is concerned about her undocumented father facing deportation under President-elect Donald J. Trump's administration. Sanchez is engaging in political debates in her AP Government class, while the school's 41st Ward's support for Trump adds tension. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union faces challenges negotiating a new contract amid uncertainty about the new Education Department head's plans to prioritize school choice...

The juvenile justice system in New York is failing due to Raise the Age, a law that sends most teen criminal defendants to Family Court and does not punish 16- and 17-year-olds with loaded firearms. The average age of youth carrying illegal guns has dropped to 12-13, leading to a surge in youth gun violence. Despite reforms, juvenile detention centers remain chaotic, and lawmakers are failing to address the crisis impacting black and Hispanic communities,...

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, is facing criticism and controversy over allegations of sexual abuse and drug use, with Trump lobbying Republican senators for his confirmation. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress amid the House Ethics Committee investigation, met with GOP senators to discuss his nomination and future plans for the Justice Department, emphasizing reform and fulfilling Trump's promises. While there is uncertainty surrounding his confirmation, Republican Senator Tommy...